Where Matchmakers Become Professionals

See full article and video HERE! The professional world of high-end matchmaking is one of catty competition and tightly held secrets. One figure in the industry, however, has decided to play the game a different way and that decision is benefitting not only her bottom line, but those of numerous others as well. Despite running…

Q – What do you do if your boyfriend cheated on you, but you still want to be with him? A – Unfortunately, this question is common, and I am all too aware of how painful this situation can be. It is especially painful when you are still in love with the person who cheated…

Sometimes, the hardest part about dating isn’t finding a date, but knowing what to do once you are on it. First dates can be especially tricky. Everyone feels nervous and worried about making a good impression. After hearing thousands of dating stories, some more successful than others, I thought I’d share some top tips to…

Chemistry. That undefined je ne sais quoi that people search for endlessly. No one is quite sure how to describe it in words. It is simply that “special something” you know you will feel when you meet the right person. People spend years searching for it, and often have no idea exactly what they are…

Ahh, new love. You’ve seen it in the movies, on television and amongst your friends — yet it seems so elusive. Meeting the right person is part luck, but often an investment of time and money as well. There’s no doubt sparks still fly at cafes and parties, yet many are turning to a variety…

Lisa Clampitt stocks her Union Square office with red wine and chocolate — ingredients that can heal a broken heart or spark a new romance. In her line of work, she needs to be prepared for both. “I’ve always loved setting people up,” says the 49-year-old matchmaker, who runs the Matchmaking Institute, believed to be…

Learn how to tell apart the best set-up services from the dating duds By Kristi Dosh Read more: How to Find the Best Matchmakers – Qualities of Good Matchmaking Services – Woman’s Day If you’re short on time, want personalized help or are just looking to try a new way to find a mate, a…

This mission is rooted in a set of core values. These core values, embraced by Certified Matchmakers throughout the Matchmaking Institute’s history, are the foundation of Certified Matchmakers’ unique purpose and perspective: Customer service Dignity of the person Importance of human relationships Integrity Competence This constellation of core values reflects what is unique to the…

High-end matchmakers are mainstream and here to stay. FORBES has covered the topic, films have been made about them, there’s even a television show about those that demand big money for putting couples together. But one enterprising ‘relationship consultant’ is succeeding in business not only by helping others find love, but by helping others help…

In what may be the most telling symptom yet of a frenzied deal flow on Wall Street, more and more bankers, lawyers and hedge fund types are outsourcing their personal lives. Young and old, rich and richer, overworked single people are increasingly relying on matchmakers to find them a suitable soul mate. While online dating…